ExpressVPN’s new tools can help you outsmart identity thieves before they become you

• ExpressVPN has announced Identity Defender, its suite of identity theft alerts and protection tools designed for US users.

• It includes ID alerts for checking personal information, ID theft insurance that provides up to $1 million in coverage, and a data wipe tool to remove personal data from brokers.

• ID alerts are included with every ExpressVPN subscription, while ID theft insurance and data erasure require a two-year subscription or can be added for a monthly fee.

The world’s most valuable resource is no longer oil, but data. Therefore, hackers are always eager to gain access to your personal information. In the last two years alone, we’ve reported numerous data breaches involving everyone AT&T and T-Mobile to Roku, TileAnd Verizon. These breaches exposed the data of millions of Americans, including names, addresses, emails, Social Security Numbers (SSN), and, in some cases, even financial information. All this data is a goldmine for bad actors, who can use it to commit various scams or even steal identities. ExpressVPN’s Identity Defender aims to change that, giving you more control over your data.

Identity Defender is ExpressVPN’s new suite of identity theft alerts and protection tools, designed for US users. It includes three products, starting with ID Alerts, which come with every ExpressVPN subscription. ID Alerts monitor your address and notify you of any changes or email redirects, so you can quickly spot unexpected updates. They also scan the dark web to see if your personal information appears on hidden sites. Additionally, they offer real-time SSN monitoring, where they scan the internet for signs of your SSN or other personal data.

Second is ID theft insurance, which provides up to $1 million in coverage for identity theft and assistance in recovering stolen accounts. Finally, the Data Removal tool does two things: it scans for personal information held by data brokers and then attempts to remove it. It lets you know which data brokers and people search sites have your data, and then helps you unsubscribe from these sites. The service also keeps an eye out to confirm that the information is really gone and helps delete any new data that surfaces.

However, not all tools are included in your subscription

While ID alerts are included with every ExpressVPN plan, ID theft insurance and data erasure are only available on a 2-year plan. If you’re not ready to commit for two years, you can add these features, starting at $4.39 per month, depending on the length of the subscription. All three tools are now rolling out to Android and iOS users in the US